Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Trigeminal-palatal synkinesis.

B S Kim, C G Maitland, P S Roland

    Archives of Neurology
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Following acoustic neurinoma removal, a patient experienced facial synkinesis and crocodile tears. This suggests trigeminal nerve involvement in complex synkinetic facial movements.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    First Report of Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum lupini on Yellow Lupin in Korea.

    Plant disease·2019
    Same author

    First Report of Powdery Mildew Caused by Podosphaera xanthii on Verbena brasiliensis in Korea.

    Plant disease·2019
    Same author

    First Report of Black Stem Caused by Botryosporium longibrachiatum on Statice in Korea.

    Plant disease·2019
    Same author

    First Report of Leaf Spot Caused by Cercospora fukushiana on New Guinea Impatiens in Korea.

    Plant disease·2019
    Same author

    First Report of Choanephora Rot Caused by Choanephora cucurbitarum on Hosta plantaginea in Korea.

    Plant disease·2019
    Same author

    Coculture With Ischemia/Reperfusion-Preconditioned Hepatocytes Improves Islet Function and Survival.

    Transplantation proceedings·2018
    Same journal

    Incorrect Table Entries and Word.

    Archives of neurology·2016
    Same journal

    IDEAL for CCSVI Research-Reply.

    Archives of neurology·2013
    Same journal

    Atlas of Inherited Metabolic Diseases, 3rd ed.

    Archives of neurology·2013
    Same journal

    Error in byline: in heterogeneity of coenzyme q10 deficiency: patient study and literature review.

    Archives of neurology·2013
    Same journal

    This month in archives of neurology.

    Archives of neurology·2013
    Same journal

    About this journal.

    Archives of neurology·2013
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Ophthalmology

    Background:

    • Acoustic neurinomas are tumors that develop on the vestibulocochlear nerve.
    • Surgical resection is the primary treatment for acoustic neurinomas.
    • Post-operative complications can include facial nerve deficits and aberrant regeneration.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with synkinetic facial movements, including "crocodile tears" (involuntary tearing during eating).
    • A reflex palatal movement was observed upon tactile stimulation of the lower face.
    • Analysis indicated isolated action of the tensor veli palatini muscle during the palatal response.

    Findings:

    • The observed facial synkinesis and palatal movement are attributed to aberrant regeneration of the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V).

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Specifically, the palatal contraction is hypothesized to involve both sensory and motor nerve fibers within the trigeminal nerve's motor root.
  • This represents a rare form of synkinesis extending beyond typical facial nerve pathways.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding trigeminal nerve synkinesis is crucial for managing post-surgical complications after acoustic neurinoma resection.
    • This case highlights the complex neural pathways involved in facial motor control and aberrant regeneration.
    • Further research into the mechanisms of trigeminal nerve synkinesis may inform therapeutic strategies for nerve injury recovery.